Spain reveals EU supergroup’s plan to challenge US and China – POLITICO
The goal is to put “politically difficult discussions on the table to be able to unlock files that…
Podcast: From Brazil to Brussels: What’s the beef with the EU–Mercosur trade deal?
The Mercosur agreement, the EU-India deal, the Antwerp meeting between EU top leaders and industry representatives, and yesterday’s…
The EU’s competitiveness conundrum – POLITICO
European leaders have spent the week talking about how to make the EU more competitive — first with…
Von der Leyen and Merz clash over future of EU’s core climate law – POLITICO
“This system is implemented to reduce CO2 emissions, and at the same time to enable the companies to…
The battle of Alden Biesen – POLITICO
EU leaders gather at Alden Biesen castle to debate how to revive Europe’s economy — and whether “strategic…
Industry bosses call on EU leaders for ‘urgent and bold’ action to cut energy prices
High energy prices in Europe are setting back energy-intensive industries and the European Union must take urgent measures…
European leaders meet industry heavyweights in power shift for business
Published on 11/02/2026 – 8:00 GMT+1•Updated 8:43 Europe’s top leaders will meet some of the most influential industrial…
Von der Leyen says EU countries, not just Brussels, to blame for excess rules – POLITICO
Ahead of a Thursday EU leaders’ retreat on competitiveness, von der Leyen said member states need to get…
EU must implement competitiveness reforms by end-2026, says Berlin – POLITICO
The European Union must implement an ambitious package of reforms covering labor mobility, capital markets and simplified bureaucracy…
The plan to get Ukraine into the EU – POLITICO
Welcome to the first edition of the Brussels Playbook Podcast! In the debut episode, Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian…
12 EU countries ask Brussels to exempt fertilizers from carbon border tax – POLITICO
“European arable farmers are currently facing not just low producer prices, but also rising production costs. The main…
EU Inc: Brussels’ plan for a single company law across Europe
Europe wants to change how businesses start and grow. On January 20th, European Commission President Ursula von der…